Tesaurus d'Art i Arquitectura Getty Institute 0000-00-00 2024-01-24 15:40:44 en egg white300191730white, egg The white of an egg, which is the clear substance that surrounds the yolk; in the context of art materials, generally refers to whites of bird eggs. The whole egg, yolk, or white may be used sometimes mixed with oil and/or resin. Egg white, or glair, has been used as a medium for illuminated manuscripts. It is also used as a size for attaching gold leaf. For the egg white protein that is used in the food industry and in photographic emulsions, use "albumen (egg white protein)." clara d'ou clara de huevo 2026-03-30 20:26:25